Garmin Marathon Durham
Race Date
May 2, 2026
Location
Durham, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 2,037
The Experience
The Garmin Marathon Series is a celebration of community, connection and the joy of running. Created for runners, by runners, these races blend competition with a fun, welcoming atmosphere for athletes of all levels.
Garmin Marathon Durham will highlight the bustling area, including historic landmarks such as the Durham Bulls Athletic Park and the vibrant campus of Duke University. The course design shows off the city’s urban heritage, rolling hills and scenic trails.
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Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC, 27701
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.38 m
Separation
15.9%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NC26007BDS · Garmin Marathon Series Durham Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change.
Quality Score
Solid Pick471 year running
~2,037 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
USATF certified · 4 timing sources
runners from 44 states
winner 1:05:50
typical high 79°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
58°
Afternoon (High)
79°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
65%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 2,037 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
2,037
Median time
2:04:27
Latest turnout
2,037
States
41
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Frequently asked
When is the Garmin Marathon Durham?
The Garmin Marathon Durham is held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
Where does the Garmin Marathon Durham take place?
It takes place in Durham, North Carolina.
What distances does the Garmin Marathon Durham offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K.
Is the Garmin Marathon Durham course flat and good for a PR?
The Garmin Marathon Durham is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Garmin Marathon Durham?
HalfRuns has finish records for 2,037 runners who have completed the Garmin Marathon Durham.
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